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Circles

At next play, we try to help people figure out what’s next. That could mean introducing you to interesting startups, matching you with potential co-founders, and sharing useful best practices to level up at work. 


Beyond the information, what really resonates with people is the community. People want support as they make some of the most important decisions of their lives.

- “Searching for a new job feels very lonely. There is so much information; it’s hard to parse through and figure out what’s actually important. It’s been useful to have a sounding board as I navigate my journey.” - Product Manager @ Series B 

-“It sounds silly as I explain this but it’s hard to hold myself accountable to my professional plans when it all feels so overwhelming. I honestly just needed someone to check in with me and make sure I was staying on track.” - Biz Ops with 5 years of experience  

- "I've been trying to quit my full-time job for a while and go out on my own but haven't had the courage to take the leap. The support network really made that process easier." - Career startup person who left to start their own thing.

To assist with creating community, this time in a more direct way, we’re running a new experiment: “Circles.” 

- You sign up to join a Circle and fill out a short application.
- We hand-match you with a Circle of like-minded peers. Imagine a small group of people with similar interests and experiences—people you can have a conversation with where you’ll leave feeling understood, challenged, and inspired.
- We facilitate two live virtual gatherings for your Circle. During these intimate conversations, you will introduce yourself, share your current career-related goals, and discuss tactics amongst the group for achieving them. You’ll find the Circle to be an excellent source of ideas and accountability. Also everything in your Circle should be kept confidential.

Circles is still an experiment but we think it could be very impactful for the people who participate. We hope Circles provides you with a kickstart - delivering the momentum you need to propel whatever comes next for you.

Applying is free - but we do plan to charge a fee that covers the cost of running the Circle. We are still figuring out the exact fee and will follow up with more information after you apply.

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